Jersey Tomatoes

As a result, the Jersey Tomato has been appearing on plates outside the state. It's almost become a novelty fruit.

As you enjoy one of New Jersey’s most loved crops this summer, thank Col. Robert Gibbon Johnson for popularizing the fruit.

In some states there seems to be a discrepancy in whether the tomato is a fruit or if it's a vegetable. But did you know that it came down to a supreme court decision to clarify that very argument?

I didn't think a public service announcement was necessary here.

If you have a veggie garden in New Jersey it's almost a requirement to grow tomatoes. Here's how I plant my tomatoes and why you should too.

No matter how we feel about our state at the moment, we're still proud to be from New Jersey.

Steve asked where to find the best tomatoes and the listeners definitely delivered!

Jim was talking about tomatoes and how great original Jersey tomatoes are this morning and one of his listeners was nice enough to send in an amazing photo of a huge original Jersey tomato.

Among the abundant fruits and vegetables that New Jersey is known for, our local sweet and succulent Jersey tomatoes are consistently at the top of the flavor list. If you're anxious to bite into those red, juicy Jersey tomatoes, check this list of the Top 5 summer tomato salads!

Every year it's the same thing, I forget just how long it takes for those tomatoes to ripen up.  I'm stuck in tomato limbo, waiting patiently for any sign of red.